History
Today—In the world's finest hospitals, the name Eigen is synonymous with high-definition imaging systems for cardiology and radiology. For the last three decades, Eigen has been a driving force in developing innovative solutions for affordable medical imaging. Now we are expanding our expertise in imaging technology to urology and providing assistance with the very urgent need of diagnosing prostate cancer.
The New Millenium—With the advent of intranet, the Internet and the need for multiple system configurations to share data with one another, Eigen developed the first universal DICOM acquisition interface for single and bi-plane labs; as well as one of the first to provide archive storage and retrieval with Eigen-Net, a robust network solution for transferring any images, anywhere, anytime.
In the '90s, Eigen brought digital imaging to medicine with the first digital disc recorder, the first dual-path optical disc recorder and the first dynamic digital image archiver.
In 1986 an Eigen VDR was used by a TV station to analyze frame-by-frame shots of the Challenger explosion, leading to the conclusion of the O-ring failure.
1980s—Eigen
developed the first high-resolution freeze-frame for VTRs. Improving
the image quality for physicians was paramount and eliminating the dependence
on cine film was moving rapidly.
In 1978, Eigen developed the first guideshot recorder for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The development and refinement of PTCA brought about an exciting new dimension in the treatment of coronary artery disease. Following his successful first PTCA procedure, Dr. Andreas Gruentzig continued to perform and improve the technique, using the Eigen VDR to perfect his procedures at Emory University Hospital.
By late 1975, Eigen launched the imaging revolution in cardiology by introducing the first flexible disk, slow-motion video system giving doctors the "instant replay ability."
George Lucas refused to accept the limitations of filmmaking during this time. Using the Eigen Video VDR to shoot multiple sequences without film, Lucas delivered the hundreds of shots that were required to make his vision a reality and create the special effects that later would become Star Wars.
First founded as Eigen Video in 1975, the company originally developed devices for recording images for the film industry. Among many noteable events, Eigen Video brought sports broadcasting the 10 second instant replay with commentator Howard Cosell and Monday Night Football.